whats the youngest babysitter u would let look after ur kids? i turned 13 2 months ago and would like to try babysitting some time. im not sure about right now but maybe when i was 14-15ish.
im very resposable and caring and i would of take a babysitting course.
2007-02-28 10:16:26 · 8 answers · asked by tammie x 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
If you are 13 and have taken the course on babysitting, which a lot of communities offer, then I'd say okay. I think my personal preference would be 14 (that being on the younger side too). It would also depend on how old my babies were. I have a 6 year old and a 2 year old and I think someone around your age might do just fine. If they were babies, I think I'd have to get someone a little older.
2007-02-28 10:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by momto3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A babysitting course is a must no matter what age if you are 18 years and younger. Good references is also needed.
For a full time babysitting job 8 - 9 hours a day or evening 5 - 6 days a week I think age 16 is a good age, as long as you meet the above regulations.
For a part time babysitting job once a week or so on mom's and dad's night out for a few hours, 14 is a good age, as long as you meet the above regulations.
2007-02-28 10:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Vida 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't consider leaving my child with a babysitter, unless they had these basic traits.
1) CPR/ First Aid training for infants and children and the ability to act promptly and appropriately in an emergency.
2) References from previous jobs, or if it was the first time ever, then references from non-relative adults regarding the maturity level of the babysitter.
3) A good rapport with my child. Possibly, I would screen the babysitter by bringing them for a "play date" then discretely observe the interaction between babysitter and child.
All in all, I am less concerned about age, as a 13 year old could easily fit the above requirements. My advice would be to attend the baby-sitting courses as you intend but also attend the Red Cross Infant and Child first aid/CPR.
2007-02-28 11:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by Yote 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go with age 18 or older. Probobly not a babysitter at all though unless they were family or very, very close friends. If you want to start babysitting make sure you get certified in CPR and First Aid because people find that very appealing.
2007-02-28 10:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by twisteddistance 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personaly i started baby sitting at 11 1/2 and baby sat a lot about 3-4 times a week i guess i just dependes on the parents the kids i baby sat were easy and i knew the family really well just asks the parents of the familys you want to baby sit!!!!! :)
2007-02-28 12:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
13 0r 14
2007-02-28 10:22:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say 13. I'm 13, too, but I started baby-sitting my bros when I was around 11.
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2007-02-28 10:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a mom of a 2 YO and I wouldn't have anyone younger than 18 - but I'm overprotective ;)
2007-02-28 10:23:05 · answer #8 · answered by ibchupacabra 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋